Zollinger–Ellison Syndrome

A syndrome showing itself in excess acid, ulcers in unusual places and diarrhoea, arising from tumours inside or outside the pancreas that secrete large amounts of the hormone gastrin.

Prof. Ali Tüzün İnce, MD Last updated 31 July 2026 1 min read

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This is a syndrome that shows itself in signs such as excess acid, ulcers in unusual places and diarrhoea, arising from tumours inside or outside the pancreas that secrete large amounts of the hormone gastrin. At endoscopy, plentiful ulcers are seen in the stomach and the duodenum.

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Prof. Ali Tüzün İnce, MD — Kadıköy Endoscopy Center archive

Prof. Ali Tüzün İnce, MD — https://www.alituzunince.com/en/atlas/zollinger-ellison-syndrome/